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William Knox To Henry Knox With War Office Business 11 October 1788
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Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox with War Office Business, 11 October 1788 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox with War Office Business, 11 October 1788 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses War Office business regarding the pay of Ensign [Luce], who will join Lieutenant Pratt on his march through Sussex County, New Jersey. William is managing affairs in the War Office during Henry's absence.
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox with War Office Updates, 30 October 1788 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox with War Office Updates, 30 October 1788 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William, managing the War Office in Henry's absence, discusses military business. Comments on transporting clothing in preparation for a march to Fort Pitt. Transmits news from Generals Josiah Harmar and Arthur St. Clair. Reports on St. Clair's news: No treaty yet things look doubtful. Also remarks that [John] Sevier is outlaw'd in N. Carolina. Notes that Mr. Martin (possibly General Joseph Martin), defeated the Chickamaugas in a recent battle. In closing, complains of a cold, writing I am closely confined physicking fomenting and politicing.
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox Reporting War Office Business, 21 October 1788 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox Reporting War Office Business, 21 October 1788 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports War Office business. Discusses Lieutenant Pratt's recruits and his orders to march to Fort Pitt. Refers to matters in the Northwest Territory, clothing inspection and packing, and a [Congressional] committee's inspection of the War Department. Of the inspection and resulting report, writes, I do not think it looks unfavorably to you- but which with defference [sic] to their great wisdom might I think as well have been left undone, as it acquaints the world with secrets, which should have been less extensively known. Reports that Robert Morris is in town, and the Old Congress will shortly conclude. Received news from Mr. la Forest: the Archbishop of Toulouse, Prime Minister of France (?tienne Charles de Lom?nie de Brienne) has been dismissed and no successor had been appointed as of 3 September; [Jacques Necker] is again the Director of Finances of France. Complains that he has been confined to his chamber with an ague in [his] face.
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox with Updates from the War Office, 14 September 1788 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox with Updates from the War Office, 14 September 1788 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William attests to his endeavors to keep affairs in order at the War Office while Henry is away on business. Reports that a Mr. [Joseph] Martin has been appointed by a board of officers to command an Expedition against Chickamaga [sic] with 1000 men... Martin noted that the middle settlements and the Indians of the valley are disposed to Treat... (refer to GLC02437.03982). Notes that Martin received a friendly message from the Hangingman who succeeds the old Com Tassell. Announces that Congress voted New York to be the permanent seat of the United States Government. Relates other War Office business.
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox with Updates from the War Office, 14 October 1788 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox with Updates from the War Office, 14 October 1788 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William, managing affairs in the War Office in Henry's absence, discusses military matters. Reports that Sergeant Alcott arrived at West Point with his complete party. Instructed Lieutenant Pratt to wait at Hartford, Connecticut for Henry Knox before departing with his party for West Point. Also reports receiving correspondence from the Marquis de Lafayette, forwarded by Mr. [John] Jay's office, regarding the Society of the Cincinnati. Docketed in pencil, possibly at a later date.
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox with Updates on Clothing for Soldiers and His Health, 28 October 1788 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox with Updates on Clothing for Soldiers and His Health, 28 October 1788 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William, managing War Office business in Henry's absence, reports on gathering clothing for an impending march to Fort Pitt: Captain Price arrived in the morning; Mr. Stagg has begun inspecting and packing 400 uniforms; Samuel Hodgdon organized wagons for transporting the clothing, etc. Refers to Lieutenant John Pratt (who will lead troops to Fort Pitt). Comments on his illness: ...I had a face like a pudding- and more pain than I know what to do with... my face is swelling while I am writing-
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox about the Location of Congress and Military Matters, 2 September 1788 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about the Location of Congress and Military Matters, 2 September 1788 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William, attending business in Henry's absence, transmits two letters from Lucy Knox (possibly GLC02437.03976 and GLC02437.03979). Notes that Congress recently addressed the question of its permanent location. Six states were in favor of New York, while four were in favor of Philadelphia, so the question was lost as seven states are necessary for the decision. Discusses military matters: Royal Flint's clothing contract with [the War Department?]; Joseph Howell's appointment as Commissioner of Army Accounts; correspondence with Arthur St. Clair and Josiah Harmar; business with William Duer; Jeremiah Wadsworth's departure for Hartford, etc. Discusses news from Europe. Mentions ...the [British] prohibition of the wheat from this Country on account of the Hessian Fly. Notes that one of Henry's cows is missing and Caesar, possibly a slave or servant, has been searching for her.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth with Money Delivery Details, 19 October 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to Jeremiah Wadsworth with Money Delivery Details, 19 October 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instructs Wadsworth to deliver a sum of money to Knox's brother, William, who is managing War Office business in his absence.
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox about War Office, Postal Matters and a French Visit to Washington, 16 November 1788 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about War Office, Postal Matters and a French Visit to Washington, 16 November 1788 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses routine War Office affairs and preparations for John Pratt's march to Fort Pitt. Comments on Ebenezer Hazard's assurances that a contract would be renewed to guarantee regular postal service. Forwarded some letters from Henry to Winthrop Sargent, Secretary of the Northwest Territory. Discusses the coordination of supplies, namely cartouche boxes, for the trip. Mentions Pratt, John Stagg, and [Samuel] Hodgdon. Covers other military matters, referring to Captains Savage and [Henry] Burbeck. Remarks on a visit of the Count de Moustier, French minister to the United States, and his sister, Madame de Brehan, to General George Washington. Notes, Dupont tells me [he] was very much pleased with the Genl. and with Mount Vernon and spoke in terms of satisfaction for which he is not remarkable he passed three days at Mt. Vernon.
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox about Various Political, Military and Business Matters, 14 August 1788 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about Various Political, Military and Business Matters, 14 August 1788 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses a financial matter involving [William] Duer, [possibly Joseph] Peirce, [Richard] Platt, and Henry Jackson. Encloses a letter (not present) from the Marquis de Lafayette to St. John (possibly Hector St. John de Cr?vecoeur). The letter was passed to St. John by George Washington and was accompanied by other papers discussing affairs of the Society of the Cincinnati (William does not include the other papers mentioned). Discusses financial transactions he apparently conducted on Knox's behalf, including payment of a reward for capturing a deserter from Lieutenant Kersey's troops (see GLC02437.03960). Transmits news of the Constitution and projected location of Congress: Congress have undone yesterday all they had heretofore done with respect the Ordinance, and nothing today has been transacted on the business so that where they will next meet is uncertain. North Carolina has rejected the Constitution by a great Majority.
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox Reporting on War Office and Personal Matters, 16 September 1788 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox Reporting on War Office and Personal Matters, 16 September 1788 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports on personal matters and War Office business. Relates that Colonel [Edward] Carrington will accompany Lucy Knox from Trenton to New York. Discusses reports from Governor Arthur St. Clair and General Josiah Harmar on Indians in the Northwest Territory. Says many Indians have arrived at Fort Pitt...as yet it is uncertain whether they [sic] will be a great meeting of Indians or not, as many seem inclined to attend the Treaty at Detroit. Both Harmar and St. Clair fear the worst consequences might be apprehended to the posts in case hostilities should take place, as it would be in the power of the Savages, to cut off the communications to them. Notes that Major [John] Doughty sent Knox a return, and Jeremiah Wadsworth returned to New York.
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox with Updates from the War Office, 22 August 1788 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox with Updates from the War Office, 22 August 1788 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William, managing the office of Secretary of War in Henry's absence, discusses the people in Boston and their opinion of him and Henry. Mentions the flourishing state of trade in [Boston]. Plans to take a restful two day vacation to the country. Received reports from Arthur St. Clair, Governor of the Northwest Territory, and General Josiah Harmar. They arrested six Chippewas suspected of murder. Refers to Mr. Martin's appointment by Congress as an agent to the Chickasaw and Cherokee Indians.
Book Synopsis Henry Knox to William Knox about Uniform Delivery, 10 October 1788 by : Henry Knox
Download or read book Henry Knox to William Knox about Uniform Delivery, 10 October 1788 written by Henry Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives William instructions regarding the delivery of clothing to several posts (William is managing affairs in the War Office during Henry's absence). Also includes a draft note (on the same page), presumably for William to transmit to Captain Savage.
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox about Business in New York, 21 August 1788 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about Business in New York, 21 August 1788 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports on business in New York during Henry's absence. Forwards letters that arrived in the morning by packet. Two are to Lucy Knox from her sister. Another letter, apparently a duplicate of previous correspondence, is addressed to Knox from Samuel Shaw. In this letter, Shaw seems offended with R[obert] Morris... Also received correspondence from his friend James Webber asserting that William owes Webber money. Sent Arthur St. Clair, General Josiah Harmar, and others recent resolves of Congress. Encloses letters from Delaware Works (possibly from Samuel Ogden) for Knox. Reports that commissioners have gone to Albany to negotiate a treaty with the Indians, writing ...it is now Currently said in Town & believed there will be none- as the Indians have adopted the Idea of going to the Ohio treaty.
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox about Location of Congress, 5 August 1788 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox about Location of Congress, 5 August 1788 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports that the future location of Congress is still open to final decision, as the resolve to situate the seat of government at Baltimore was not final. Discusses military matters related to [John] Stagg's departure for West Point (see GLC02437.03955 for related information on these issues). Stagg will travel there tomorrow with money and receipts to transact business. Encloses a letter from Knox's wife, Lucy (not present).
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox Providing an Update on the War Department, 9 October 1789 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox Providing an Update on the War Department, 9 October 1789 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1789 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since Henry Knox is returning to Boston soon, William states that I shall be rather particular in stating to you the objects, which require your return as soon as possible, or for you to give such directions respecting them as can be done only by you. Goes on to discusses various issues in the War Department, such as an upcoming march by a Lieutenant [possibly John] Pratt and his company, the lack of clothing for troops, and financial business pertaining to General [Josiah] Harmar, Major [John Francis] Hamtramck, and troops in western Pennsylvania. Also touches on the financial arrangements of [William] Duer.
Book Synopsis William Knox to Henry Knox with Updates on Pratt's Expedition and Supplies, 5 November 1788 by : William Knox
Download or read book William Knox to Henry Knox with Updates on Pratt's Expedition and Supplies, 5 November 1788 written by William Knox and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses military preparations for John Pratt's march to Fort Pitt. Notes that Pratt passed through New York on his way to New Brunswick, where he will depart with troops to Fort Pitt. John Stagg, assisting William in the War Office, gave Pratt a fife and drum. William promised Pratt another month's pay. Mentions Samuel Ogden's procurement of wagons for transporting supplies to Fort Pitt. Notes that [Pratt?] is accompanied by Solomon Jennings, a deserter who was tried and punished at West Point. Mentions General Josiah Harmar and Ensign Luce. Comments on his recent illness, which was accompanied by a swollen face: Our friend Bailey introduced the lancet to my face on Sunday last since which I have had sleep, to which I was a stranger for four previous nights. Notes that Philip Audebert, War Office clerk, is helping him conduct business in Henry's absence. Discusses financial/business transactions.
